Comedy Film Nerds

SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM, INCLUDING ENDING, WILL BE DISCUSSED. PLEASE WATCH MOVIE FIRST Chris and Graham welcome Dean Haglund in town from Sydney to do even more in-depth discussion about the new Star Wars film. Don't be a nerf herder, just listen.

Chris and Graham thank everyone who helped make CFN have a great 2015. We couldn't have done all the cool things we did without all of you. Happy Holidays to the best fans in the world!! See you in 2016 :)

SPOILER ALERT!! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING Chris and Graham do a Star Wars: Force Awakens Spoiler episode mash-up with Steele Wars podcast. Steele Saunders was kind enough to let the guys come to a midnight screening and then do a live podcast at Seamus O'Tooles Irish Pub in front of 250 people in Melbourne Australia! Yes Chris and Graham flew 15 hours to do the best s...

SPECIAL BONUS EP!  DVD CLOSET Jackie Kashian brings all her favorite Holiday Themed DVDs. From Holiday Inn to Die Hard and everything in between. This bonus ep is a Christmas Miracle!!

FILMS DISCUSSED: KRAMPUS, TRUMBO, HAPPY VALLEY Chris and Graham are both getting over colds but still had time to talk films. Chris liked Krampus but wanted just a little bit more. Graham thinks Trumbo is solid Oscar material. Happy Valley is a good doc that will make you mad. Marvel heavy DVDs and some good films in theaters this week. Episode 299 will make you write in your bathtub. 

SPOILER ALERT!! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING Chris and Graham talk about the parts of this film (and franchise) they like and didn't. 

FILMS DISCUSSED: CREED, HUNGER GAMES, GOOD DINOSAUR, TRUMBO, SECRET IN THEIR EYES Chris and Graham are caught in a love triangle with Laura House. Graham liked Creed. Chris and Graham liked Hunger Games but not the love triangle. Laura likes love triangle's even when society collapses. Chris found Good Dinosaur to be all over the place. Laura thinks Trumbo will be in the Oscar race. Graham was let...

THEMED EP: ROCK AND ROLL MOVIES Chris and Graham welcome long time writer but first time guest Lord Carrett into their NYC hotel room. Lord talks about some of his favorite rock and roll films of all time.  This is the Spinal Tap of episodes.

FILMS DISCUSSED: ALL THINGS MUST PASS THE RISE AND FALL OF TOWER RECORDS, KNOCK KNOCK, SPOTLIGHT Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Rob Cohen. Rob talks about the Tower Records documentary and why he liked it.  Chris liked the first 45 minutes of Knock Knock. Graham found Spotlight to be a solid Oscar contender. Rob tells us about his documentary, Being Canadian. Chris is really excited ab...

SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING Chris and Graham travel to NYC to talk with Keith and The Girl about The Martian. Chris and Graham liked it but KATG well...not so much. Listen and learn.

SPOILER EP ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM, INCLUDING ENDING, WILL BE DISCUSSED Chris and Graham discuss why they liked Spectre and also understand why people didn't like it.  Listen and enjoy this ep shaken not stirred. 

FILMS DISCUSSED: SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALPYSE, SPECTRE Chris and Graham welcome first time guest and long time friend John Matta. Graham had fun watching Scouts Guide. All three enjoyed Spectre but felt like maybe 007 is done. John talks about his new book and working with Kurt Russell. Amy Schumer and Sherlock Holmes are on DVD which makes the slow weekend in theaters easier to take. Thi...

FILMS DISCUSSED: CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA, BONE TOMAHAWK Chris and Graham are alone in the garage hatching plans to invade Belgium and talking movies. Graham found Clouds to be an ok indie film.  Chris wanted Bone Tomahawk to be better but still found parts of it entertaining. Chris had a blast at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. 2 of 3 good DVDs and 007 in back!! This ep will make you wa...

SOME HORROR FILM TALK POST HALLOWEEN BONUS EPISODE!  Chris and Graham talk about their favorite horror films and Chris interviews the founder of Shriekfest. So much horror film talk it will make you want to take a nap on your new mattress!!

FILMS DISCUSSED: STEVE JOBS, CRIMSON PEAK, BEASTS OF NO NATION, LAST WITCH HUNTER Chris and Graham welcome first time guests Tyler Smith and David Bax. Tyler and David talk about their film podcast Battleship Pretension. David, Graham and Tyler liked Steve Jobs, but not the accents. Tyler thinks Jobs is best picture of the year. Chris enjoyed Crimson Peak even with it's shortcomings. Graham is gla...

FILMS DISCUSSED: BRIDGE OF SPIES, STEVE JOBS, GOOSEBUMPS, GREEN INFERNO Chris and Graham welcome back Wayne Federman to talk films and Bones auditions. Graham liked Bridge of Spies and thinks it will be in the Oscar race. Wayne felt the same about Steve Jobs.  Chris and his family had fun at Goosebumps. Wayne was loving Green Inferno and how sensitive Graham is. Wayne talks about his new comedy al...

FILMS DISCUSSED: THE MARTIAN, SICARIO, PAN Chris and Graham welcome back Frank Woodward and first time guest Jack Bennett.  Both guys are filmmakers and horror fans. Graham, Chris and Frank all liked The Martian. Graham is happy when Emily Blunt is a bad ass like in Sicario. Chris hated Pan. Frank and Jack talk about what new horror films are getting them excited. At least one good DVD and then a...

RECORDED IN FRONT OF LIVE AUDIENCE AT 2015 AUDIBLE LA PODFEST Chris and Graham do a Ear Buds Q and A with Doug Benson and editor Tina Imahara. Then Dave Foley and Suzy Nakamura join the show to talk about new show on ABC Dr. Ken and upcoming films! Some good, some bad and some in German.

SPOILER ALERT! KEY PLOT POINTS, INCLUDING ENDING, WILL BE DISCUSSED Chris and Graham talk about why they split on this film and which food theater is the new king.

FILMS DISCUSSED: EVEREST, PAWN SACRAFICE Chris and Graham were too tired to book a guest so get ready! Chris did not like Everest but Graham enjoyed it from his comfortable food theater. Graham was a little disappointed by Pawn Sacrifice, but still has some good performances. The boys talk about how fun Podfest was. Some good DVDs this week. Finally good movies are back in theaters! This ep will m...

FILMS DISCUSSED: BLACK MASS, TRANSPORTER 3, MAD MAX ANTHOLOGY, EAR BUDS Chris and Graham welcome first time guest and former CFN intern Shawn Merek. Shawn talks about his podcast, Worst Collection Ever. Graham liked the parts of Black Mass he wasn't sleeping through. Shawn was bored with Transporter. Chris was thrilled watching the original Mad Max on Blu Ray. All three talk about how fun LA Podfe...

FILMS DISCUSSED: SHARKNADO 3, THE MARTIAL ARTS KID, THE VISIT, WHITEY, BLOOD SUCKING BASTARDS Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Erin Foley into the weight bench garage. Graham loved Sharknado 3 and seeing himself on the big screen in Martial Arts Kid. Erin was surprisngly entertained by The Visit. Chris loved the low budget fun of Blood Sucking Bastards. Graham recommends the Whitey Bulger...

FILMS DISCUSSED: AMERICAN ULTRA, BATMAN VS ROBIN, Z FOR ZACHARIAH Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Owen Benjamin, into the Nerd garage! Graham liked American Ultra in his favorite theater. Chris had some small problems with Batman vs Robin but overall it was good.  Owen liked the acting in Z for Zachariah. Owen talks about his favorite sci-fi films and why he likes them.  Two good DVDs w...

BONUS EP!! Filmmaker Adam Rifkin comes into the Nerd HQ to discuss cult films.  Adam tells us what films influnced him and why. Also Adam talks about his new films Shooting the Warwicks and Director's Cut.  This ep will make you want to become a small soldier and fight in an army of darkness.  

FILMS DISCUSSED: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, END OF THE TOUR, STUDIO GHIBLI RETROSPECTIVE, WES CRAVEN FILMS, TRAINWRECK Chris and Graham welcome back Greg Fitzsimmons to the Nerd Sweat Lodge. Greg liked the action of Mission Impossible. Graham liked End of the Tour while sleeping on a couch.  Chris saw two Studio Ghibli films on the big screen. All three talk about some of thier favoirte Wes Craven films....